Sake Bottle – Inyo

This sake bottle is part of the Inyo Series and was made with the same idea of contrast that runs through the whole collection. Dark and light, glossy and raw, movement and stillness.

The bottle was thrown on the wheel using warm toffee coloured stoneware. After shaping, it was dipped in two glazes. A glossy flowing glaze moves across the surface while the lower part of the bottle remains calm and matte, allowing the clay body to show through.

Where the glazes meet something beautiful always happens. The kiln creates these organic transitions of colour and texture that can never be repeated exactly the same way.

Product Details

• Size of Bottle: 13.5 cm in height x 10 cm in diameter
• Capacity: Approx 500ml
• Material: Stoneware
• Finish: Tenmoku and clear glaze over warm toffee coloured clay
• Please note: The cups shown in the photos are not included but may per purchased separately
  

Why You’ll Love It

The rounded shape feels balanced and comfortable to hold while pouring. The narrow neck helps control the flow, making it easy to pour slowly into small cups.

The glaze movement across the shoulder of the bottle gives each piece a landscape like quality. Areas of deep colour, warm amber tones, and subtle blues appear naturally during the firing.

It works beautifully for serving sake, but also for pouring tea, water, or even as a small sculptural vase when not in use.

About the Inyo Series

The Inyo Series began as a quiet experiment. I was curious what might happen if I dipped each piece in two different glazes — one dark and rich tenmoku, the other soft and transparent clear glaze. The result reminded me of a landscape: layered, spontaneous, and full of contrast.

“Inyo” is the Japanese word for yin and yang — and this series reflects that idea in both form and finish. Where the two glazes meet, something new and unexpected always appears. Some flows are bold, others gentle — each piece completely unique.

Every item in the series is made slowly and intuitively by hand. The variation in the glazes gives them a sense of quiet movement, and a presence that goes beyond function. 

Explore more items in the Inyo Series to complete your collection!

Shipping & Delivery

• I ship to most countries worldwide!
• Processing Time: Orders are carefully packed and shipped within 1-4 business days.
• Your order will be securely packaged to ensure it arrives safely.

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A Little About IKKAI Ceramics

Every piece is handmade by me in my studio. The name "IKKAI" means "one time," reflecting how no two pieces are ever exactly the same. I love creating ceramics that bring beauty, warmth, and character into everyday moments.

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